Former heralded pitching prospect Yadier Alvarez cleared waivers and was sent outright to Minor League camp, remaining with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. That looked to be on the verge of changing when the Dodgers designated Alvarez for assignment late last week.
That came the day after the soon-to-be-24-year-old was scratched from a scheduled relief appearance due to arm/shoulder trouble. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained after the loss to the Milwaukee Brewers that Alvarez was unable to get loose when warming up in the bullpen.
The next morning Roberts still did not have details of what was ailing Alvarez, but explained he was poised to undergo testing.